CVE-2018-25366
Buffer Overflow in CuteFTP 5.0 XP via Site Manager Label
Publication date: 2026-05-25
Last updated on: 2026-05-25
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| globalscape | cuteftp | 5.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-120 | The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in CuteFTP 5.0 XP and is a buffer overflow issue. It allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious payload into the Site Manager label field. Specifically, if an attacker crafts a payload exceeding 520 bytes, it can overwrite the return address in memory and execute shellcode when a shortcut is created and launched.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is severe because it allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This means an attacker could potentially gain control over the system, leading to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or disrupting system operations.